What Happened To Black History Month? And Marilyn Monroe and James Dean: Black Friendly?

What did you learn in school for Black History Month last month?

As we all know, February (the shortest month of the year, mind you) is Black History Month.

The month to celebrate all what blacks in America(and all over the world in fact)have accomplished and overcome.

However, was it celebrated let alone even mentioned in the year 2011?

I didn't learn any facts in school, I didn't hear of many events to celebrate, there weren't even any commercials to remind us.

BET didn't even have commercials!!

People cannot be blessed with their own month, and not embrace it!!

HOW UNGRATEFUL!!

Now, I understand that we've all heard it all before.

About the slaves, Dr. King, Ms. Parks.

But these were very big deals, and even changed how life in America is today!!

This blog probably wouldn't even be read by some of you.

If you're tired of all the same stories, I'm sure you're not the only one.

Look to other things.

Marilyn Monroe, famous Hollywood actress, was involved with Civil Rights just like Dr. King.

She was very black friendly, and even had close black friends.

Including

singer, Ella Fitzgerald

and actress, Dorothy Dandridge who was often compared to Monroe.

It was because of Monroe that Ella Fitzgerald was able to perform at the Mocambo, a famous nightclub in the 50's after being denied because of her skin color.

It is said that before Monroe's death in 1962, that she spoke to President John F. Kennedy about more civil rights for blacks.

Dorothy Dandrige was also friends with actor, James Dean.

Dean was also friends with black entertainer, Eartha Kitt.

They even studied dance together.

Dean would drive around with Kitt in his Porsche with the top down despite pleas from producers to not be seen in public with her as it may have affected his image.

It is said that 2 weeks before dying in his Porsche, Kitt told Dean that she did not like the car, and that it would kill him one day.

And it did.

I'm not here to give you a history lesson though.

My point is don't forget because you think you know it all.

The INCREDIBLE stories of the slaves and blacks who fought hard for civil rights in the 50's and 60's happened not that long ago if you really think about it.

They fought to go to school

To eat at restaurants and to drink at any water fountain.

They fought for freedom.

And to be treated like a human being.

Imagine how it would be if such events never took place...

I Thought That Being Laughed At by Other Blacks Was Done After High School

I AM NOT SPEAKING OF EVERY BLACK MALE, I AM NOT A SELF HATER!!

I DO NOT THINK I'M BETTER THAN OTHERS EITHER, THIS IS JUST A RANT OF A FED UP YOUNG, BLACK MAN TRYING TO LIVE HIS LIFE!!

I AM SPEAKING OF ONE SPECIFIC GROUP I CAME ACROSS TODAY.

Since college should be a more mature, respectful atmosphere, I definitely did not expect what I had happen to me today!!

Every time I walked by a group of fellow brothas, they would say shit underneath their breath about me!!

About my clothes maybe.

Sorry, I don't dress like your stereotypical, basketball shorts wearing, sandals with socks, and everything color coordinated black male.

But is it even a big deal that I don't?

What's it to them?

I don't even know them, and they definitely don't know me.

It happened a few times. 

They would make it very obvious that they were talking head.

They would all turn around with huge smiles, and some would ask, "Righ durr? Righ durr, uh?"

They can't even speak proper English!! 

Why are they talking shit about others?!

And why the FUCK are you saying it under your breath?

The only reason they're even in college is to play whatever sport of their desire.

They only way they'll even make it through is if they're playing a sport.

You ain't nothing without it.

If I was on BET dressed the same way, you would want to be just like me.

So, sit down, shut up, and go clean your shoes, because I don't give a fuck about you or your life.